England forward Toney charged with assault

England international Ivan Toney has been charged with assault at a London nightclub.

The 31-year-old was charged on 31 July following an incident on Wardour Street in Soho on 6 December.

He has been charged with assault causing actual bodily harm and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 24 September.

A spokesperson for Toney said: “Ivan acknowledges the charge and although he is naturally shocked, he looks forward to being given the opportunity to clear his name in court.”